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Memory's Gate by Paul McCusker
The book introduces us to the main characters: Elizabeth Forde, and cousins Jeff and Malcolm Dubbs along with several others from the community. This mystery thriller takes us to the local Fawlt Line Retirement Center where Elizabeth takes a job as a volunteer for the summer.
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She is immediately introduced to one of the staff members, Doug Hall, a smooth talking, curly haired cutie. She immediately thinks he ought to be a movie star. What's that all about?
She meets many kind residents but there is one gentleman in a wheelchair that creeps her out. He seems familiar to her. He keeps calling her Sarah. As you get in deeper to the story you will learn that something horrible starts to happen to several of the residents and Elizabeth. She feels she knows what is going on but will anyone believe her? When will the nightmare stop? -
An enjoyable read for young teens
Elizabeth Forde is on her first day at the Fawlt Line Retirement Center, kicking herself for volunteering to work there. For some reason, she finds the place overwhelming. Until she meets Frieda Schultz, a cheerful and friendly resident. If for Frieda alone, Elizabeth decides to stick it out for a few days before she makes a final decision.
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But Mr. Betterman, a creepy guy in an electric wheelchair, haunts Elizabeth's nightmares, calling her Sarah, the name of her time twin from the other world. And when Frieda has a heart attack, Elizabeth can't help but wonder if Mr. Betterman was responsible in some way. Is Mr. Betterman from the other world? If so, what is he up to?
I haven't read the first two books in this series and didn't realize it was a book three until I started reading it. The story was enjoyable. There was a lot of backstory to help me understand things I missed not having read the first two books. Sometimes that was helpful, sometimes it felt like I didn't need to know it all. I liked the mystery in the story. The characters weren't as deep as I like, but this was only a two hundred-page book, so that's probably part of the reason. The premise is intriguing. I would have liked to have read the first two before reviewing the third. -
Anonymous
Posted August 6, 2000
I LOVE this book
I couldn't put the book down. I didn't know what was going to happen next. It is very exciting and adventurous. I recommend this book to all kids 10 and up.
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